Junior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Neurology (ST1-ST3)

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution in Sheffield is offering a full-time placement for ST1-3 level doctors in the paediatric neurology team. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking valuable experience in a collaborative environment, focusing on patient care and educational support. The role includes caring for neurology in-patients and assessing acute referrals, with a commitment to maintaining accurate clinical records. Generous benefits and a supportive workplace culture are provided.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric neurology is desirable.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for all paediatric neurology in-patients.
• Assessment of acutely referred patients.
• Maintain clear clinical records and participate in meetings.

Job description

Overview

Reporting into Clinical Lead for Paediatric Neurology, your responsibilities will include:

• To work within the paediatric neurology team to care for all paediatric neurology in-patients.
• Assessment of patients referred acutely from primary care and the emergency department.
• Assessment and management of medical day care patients.
• You will be expected to maintain clear and accurate clinical records, participate in weekly educational and multidisciplinary meetings, and contribute to medical audits.
• Supporting the teaching of medical students.

Placement details

Join our dynamic paediatric neurology team. We're offering an exciting full-time placement from October/November 2025 to 26 February 2026, ideal for ST1-3 level doctors seeking valuable, hands-on experience within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

About Sheffield Children's

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

Engagement and values

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

Future plans and benefits

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.